The stock market on May 22, 1978
May 22, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.99% to close at 99.09. Of 4,570 US stocks that traded, 1,516 rose and 1,014 fell.
The S&P 500+0.99%closed at 99.09
How big a move#6,143of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,775price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,516of 4,570; 1,014 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +8.8% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +8.8% |
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -7.5% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | -3.3% |
| Walmart (WMT) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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